What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to commission, troubleshoot and ramp automation equipment. The engineer will also refine and develop processes. This role is with the Cell Manufacturing Engeering, Tabless - "Welder" team. This engineer will lead the early lifecyle of complex, fully automated, and hi-volume manufacturing equipment: from power-on to validation, and will spend a significant portion of his/her time on the production floor. The scope of equipment and processes include as laser welding, hi-speed pick and place, computer vision, insertions, press-fits, etc. Other responsibilities would include run trials/DoEs, planning projects, developing spefications, writing procedures, interfacing with vendor, driving budget approvals, and redesigning equipment.The engineer will work closely and cross-coordinate with Tesla's internal Production Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Engineering, NPI and Project Management teams.This individual will be based in Gigafactory Texas (GFTX), Tesla's HQ in Austin, TX. What You'll Do
- Commission, validate with statistics, and ramp up automated manufacturing lines/equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment, and setup and tune processes; root cause analyze and fix deviations
- Perform experiments to improve existing processes, or to verify or develop new processes
- Analyze and visualize production and trial data; present conclusions to cross-functional teams
- Generate equipment specifications, manufacturing instructions, and other documentation
- Collaborate with Production Engineering, Quality Engineering, and NPI teams on yield, quality and availability improvements
- Coordinate installations and upgrades with vendors and internal suppliers
- Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related degree, or equivalent experience
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, and in hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting
- Skilled in data analysis (summary, regressions) and visualizations; experience with a data analysis software
- Has knowledge of electrical (DC) circuits fundamentals, and able to read schematics
- Knowledgeable in quality concepts and related statistics (SPC, capability)
- Able to perform mechanical tolerance stack / GD&T analyses; experience with CAD software
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program